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Triskaidekaphobic, Who Me ?
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Triskaidekaphobic, Who Me ? |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Triskaidekaphobic, Who Me ? ~*Marge Tindal*~ Do not let it be said that I have a fear to stay abed Just because the day numbers 13 Silliest thing I've ever seen~ Triskaidekaphobia, I cannot condone For I only fear that which is unknown Just in case you happen to wonder 13 is my LUCKY number ! The letter 'M' is special so I've only my mother to blame ... The thirteenth letter of the alphabet always begins my name~ So morbid fear of the number 13 no longer comes into play No matter what the calendar says it's still my favorite day ! Word of the Day for Friday September 13, 2002 - www.dictionary.com triskaidekaphobia \tris-ky-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh\, noun a morbid fear of the number 13 or the date Friday the 13th --triskaidekaphobic, adjective and noun -- triskaidekaphobe, noun ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Me superstitious,never.Not as long as I have my lucky penny,rabbit's foot,Four leaf clover,ect,ect,ect. paladin |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
Oh gosh it totally slipped my mind that today was Friday the 13th its been such a bright and wonderful day!! I'm smiling so that must mean something..and methinks its only a number and only a day of the week  cute take on the silly superstition..tho I can be quite stupidstitious myself..lol no harm meant *goes back to being silly today*Kristen If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. [This message has been edited by Ceinwyn (09-13-2002 02:43 PM).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
now that title indeed is a mouthfull... my poor feeble brain simply could not pronounce it.... but I enjoyed the poem |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I like this.  Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now did you watch the same morning news show as I did...? LOL...So this is the second time in my life, all in the same day, where I got to trip my tongue around this word.... Thanks, Marge! Too cute! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, my dear, dear Marge! This poem could not have appeared at a better time for me! I knew there was a word for this #13 phobia but I didn't know what it was. Thank you! One year ago today, I had a severe fall. I dislocated my shoulder, twisted my pelvis, ripped the nail right off of my great toe and later lost two others, I sprained my back and both of my wrists, popped my knee out...the list goes on! I've been in intensive therapy three times per week for the past year. Glad to say I'm 'almost' back to normal---may still have to have two surgeries, but I'm fighting hard with exercise to avoid them. You should have seen me---a sacral belt, knee brace....what a flipping site!----Very hard to bare for a rather vain, earthy angel! Oh, I must get away from my woes long enough to say---the poem was great and I now know the word that describes the phobia thatI suffer from. Triskaidekaphobic ----I sure am!--and now you know why! Linda (from behind locked doors and not moving away from my computer station!! hehe [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-13-2002 03:02 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge I love your dictionary!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ROTFL. Thatwordisamouthful!  Enjoyed this fun, poking at fear of the 13th. It's one of my favorite days.But then, I am mental. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Seems I never looked at the date on the newspaper or a calendar today. Who knew? And I still cannot pronounce this very big word! 13th letter must also be for Marti!!  Hugs.... Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
And here I was, trembling in fear and uncertainty all day. Thank goodness I read this so now I can relax! Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Well you certainly give the lie to bad luck on Friday the 13th. If 13 is your lucky number, I think it should be a holiday whenever it appears on the calendar! Betty Lou Hebert |
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TradingSpaces19 Member
since 2002-08-31
Posts 134Arvada, Colorado |
This is a great poem good job!!!! Andrea |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thank you for the tongue twister and the reminder of what today is....I had forgotten completely until I looked at my calendar at work.... It has a different meaning to me...my get lucky day....sad to say it only happens two or three times a year..at best... Thanx for the diction lesson Marge.... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I love the number 13, too, cause I like money! Consider these facts of the one-dollar bill........... There are... 13 steps on the Pyramid 13 letters in the Latin above 13 letters in "E Pluribus Unum 13 stars above the Eagle 13 bars on that shield 13 leaves on the olive branch 13 fruits 13 arrows Lotsa 13's on that buck! Add that to the fact that there are.. 13 original colonies 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence 13 stripes on our flag Why, it's unpatriotic not not like the number 13! |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Cute poem Marge. What I thought was funny was that when I clicked on this poem to read it it had....14 replies....SOMEONE didn't want it to have 13! Just kidding.  --Beth Howl at the stars, whisper when you're sleeping, I'll be there to hold you, I'll be there to stop the chills and all the weeping. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Marge - so that's what it is... I usually hide under the bed, hehehe... BC |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thanks everyone~ Seems like you all had a good time with this new word-play~ *smiles* *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
This is great. I love how you take a word & make a poem out of it. Hugz, Betty |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
 for an easy find for Triskaidekaphobia~~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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TwiztidKarma Junior Member
since 2006-09-22
Posts 43Florida |
13.. MY beautiful lucky number |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thanks, Twiz ... mine too !!! *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Good one Marge! I missed this on the first go 'round. In the midst of winter, |
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